Eleven year-old Indonesian jazz piano prodigy Joey Alexander rising star has caught the attention of Herbie Hancock and Wynton Marsalis. On the heels of his debut release, the young upstart has begun to tour, wowing critics and fans alike with interpretations of Coltrane, Monk and Ellington.

The 9th Annual Hudson Jazz Workshop hosted by pianist Armen Donelian and saxophonist Marc Mommaas with special guest, trumpeter Claudio Roditi will present a concert at the Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY on Sunday, August 9. There will be a pre-concert talk at 3:00pm followed by the concert at 3:30pm.

During the pre-concert Talk, Donelian and Mommaas (HJW Directors) and special guest Roditi will share their perspectives on music and education developed over four decades. The concert that follows will feature them performing individually and collaboratively with the participants of the Hudson Jazz Workshop, many of whom are rising professionals from around the globe.

A GREAT DAY IN ALBANY FEATURED IN TIMES UNIONThe region's robust jazz scene was featured in a recent cover story in the Albany Times Union "Preview" section.

The article was accompanied by a photograph that featured many of the area's jazz musicians, photographers, journalists, deejays, and concert promotors in tribute to Art Kane's iconic "A Great Day in Harlem" photo.

A new group, Musical Tools for the Schenectady Schools, is seeking unused band and orchestra instruments to put to use in the Schenectady Schools Music program.

We hear that many people have instruments around the house that are no longer being used. Dusting them off and putting them in the hands of a young student would be an inspiring gift to the community and to a future musician, said Mark Anthony, Musical Union 85-133 President, an organizer of the drive.

The instruments will go to Schenectady Friends of Music, who have had the traditional role of supporting the music programs in Schenectady.
Tax-deductible receipts are available.

We have heard from teachers that the music program is growing by leaps and bounds, which has put pressure on the supply of instruments. It would be great if each student had an instrument to play and take home to practice, said Steve Weisse, President of Schenectady Friends of Music.

If you are interested in donating, Friends of Music will arrange for a
pickup by calling Steve Weisse at (518) 346-4266.

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